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Tanzania's Islands

From Zanzibar's spice-scented Stone Town to the untouched reefs of Mafia Island: pick an island for honest guides on beaches, diving, where to stay, and how to get there.

Zanzibar Archipelago

Thatched building on a rock island in the clear shallow sea, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Pemba Island

Pemba Island has East Africa's best wall diving and a fraction of Zanzibar's crowds. Ferry access, dive sites, where to stay, and what to budget.

Beaches Diving & Snorkelling Where to Stay

Zanzibar

Stone Town, top dive sites, accommodation tiers, and Zanzibar visa rules: best beaches November to February; calmest seas June to October.

Beaches Day Trips Diving & Snorkelling Food Guide +4 more

Southern Islands

Thatched building on a rocky island in the ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mafia Island

Mafia Island Marine Park protects one of Tanzania's richest reef systems. Swim with whale sharks, dive pristine coral, and stay at a remote eco-lodge.

Beaches Diving Whale Sharks Where to Stay

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